Guidance
The Guidance Department assists all MHS students in developing academic, social, and resiliency skills. School counselors can support students with course scheduling, college admissions, career planning, and counseling services.
Request a Meeting
Office Hours: 7:35am–2:40pm
School Code: CEEB#102007
ATTENTION: Before booking an appointment, please check the Student Information Tab in Skyward to see who your assigned School Counselor is.
| Student Group (Last Names) | Counselor | Link |
|---|---|---|
| A–G | Terri Anderson | Request Meeting |
| H–Ka & AICE Program | Yasmin Cuevas | Request Meeting |
| Ke-Ri and 12th Ro | Tammy Stuve | Request Meeting |
| Ro–Z & ACCESS Program | Kay Feist | Request Meeting |
| Interventions/ESE Counselor | Heidi Fitzgerald | Request Meeting |
College and Career
The College & Career Prep Presentation was created by the Matanzas High School Counseling Department to help students look at college admissions factors and discuss how to prepare for college and career throughout high school with a focus in 12th grade.
College Advising Essentials
The College Advising Essentials Handbook provides resources to help students with finding the perfect college, college entrance exams, questions to ask admissions counselors, students and professors, campus visit checklist, application and recommendation letter tips, college essay tips, financial aid fact vs. myth.
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment opportunities are offered through Flagler Technical College, Daytona State College, University of Florida, University of North Florida, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Please learn more on the Dual Enrollment page or explore this padlet created by the guidance department.
Diploma Designations
Diploma Designations can be earned by graduating seniors. Each Diploma Designation has its own requirements that go beyond the standard diploma criteria.
- The Industry Scholar Designation (formerly Merit Designation) requires graduating seniors to earn at least one industry certification in addition to their high school diploma.
- The Scholar Diploma Designation requires students to earn certain credits in rigorous, accelerated courses and pass End-of-Course (EOC), AP, IB, or AICE exams. This designation is closely aligned with the State University's requirements to be admitted into a Florida university.
- The Florida Seal of Biliteracy recognizes and awards a high school graduate who has received a high level of competency in the four language domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more foreign languages. A silver or gold seal is a awarded on a standard high school diploma. Applications for the Florida Seal of Biliteracy must be received by March 14, 2025. Learn more about the Florida Seal of Biliteracy and access the application here.
- Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program recognizes high school graduates who have met exemplary benchmarks in fine arts coursework. The purpose of the Florida Seal of Fine Arts Program is to encourage students to develop an exemplary level of proficiency in the performing or visual arts. View the requirements needed to obtain the Florida Seal of Fine Arts here.
Community Service
Students who complete community service hours, please use the Community Service Log to document the time spent volunteering.
We are pleased to present the updated community service log. While we will continue to accept your current logs, we encourage you to begin transitioning to the new updated format.
Financial Aid
For many students, the first step to getting money for college is completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students and parents can attend Mapping Your Future training for completing the FAFSA. Students planning on attending college in the fall need to complete the FAFSA to apply for federal financial aid as well as some state and institutional aid. Please review Bright Futures Application Quick Guide for help with completing this application.
STUDENT SCHEDULEs
Students with scheduling issues need to obtain an add/drop form from the guidance department (within the first ten school days of the semester) or make an appointment with their guidance counselor to address scheduling problems. Students should not ask their classroom teachers to write passes to go to the guidance department during class. Students should go to the guidance department to resolve these issues between classes.
Scholarships
Seniors should check the scholarships page for information about scholarship opportunities. It is also beneficial to check the wall just outside the registrar's office on the 2nd floor in building 5. There are scholarships posted as they become available.
NextStepU is a "one-stop shop" for seniors and parents that includes college resources, college match tools, a scholarship search tool, and content relating to college.